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Weather & Climate in Çorum, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çorum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,651 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,651 ft (808 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 117,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5489°N, 34.9533°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 14, 1996 | Central Turkey | M5.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 11 km SW of Merzifon, Turkey | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Mecitözü, Turkey | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Amasya, Turkey | M4.9 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Aug 17, 2000 | 9 km ESE of Yaprakl?, Turkey | M4.8 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 14 km ENE of Sulakyurt, Turkey | M4.8 | 100 km | 25 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 17 km SSW of Merzifon, Turkey | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 19 km WNW of Taşova, Turkey | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2005 | 12 km SSW of Laçin, Turkey | M4.8 | 15 km | 32 km |
| Feb 7, 2000 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 4 km SW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 11 km WNW of Sulusaray, Turkey | M4.6 | 104 km | 4 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 15 km N of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 8 km SSW of ?hsangazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 15 km SSE of Delice, Turkey | M4.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1992 | 7 km SSE of Ladik, Turkey | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 10 km NW of Gümüşhacıköy, Turkey | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km SSW of Amasya, Turkey | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1598 | SOUTH BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 60,000 | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Çorum has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.9").